For a wedding with 250 guests in the new york, the estimated total cost is around $78,560 - $96,018. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in new york is approximately $349. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $78,560 - $96,018.
The average wedding cost in new york is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $78,560 - $96,018 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
In New York NY, the average budget for wedding attire, including veil and accessories is estimated at $568 - $694. This represents about 0.7% of your total wedding expenses.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $610 - $746.
In New York NY, the average budget for wedding attire, including the dress and alterations is estimated at $3,343 - $4,085. This represents about 4.3% of your total wedding expenses.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$4,784 - $5,847 |
6.1% |
|
Dress Accessories
|
$568 - $694 |
0.7% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Accessories
|
$263 - $321 |
0.3% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$610 - $746 |
0.8% |
|
Wedding Dress
|
$3,343 - $4,085 |
4.3% |
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 250 guests in new york is $1,067 - $1,305. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the new york area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$1,067 - $1,305 |
1.4% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$1,067 - $1,305 |
1.4% |
For the bride, the estimated cost for professional hair and makeup services in new york is $326 - $398. This budget can also include trial runs and services for the bridal party. It makes up 0.4% of the total budget.
| Beauty & Spa Cost |
$326 - $398 |
0.4% |
|
Hair Service
|
$140 - $172 |
0.2% |
|
Makeup Service
|
$118 - $144 |
0.2% |
|
Manicure & Pedicure
|
$68 - $83 |
0.1% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $7,531 - $9,205, which is 9.6% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the new york area is $1,481 - $1,811.
For a live band, couples in new york typically budget around $4,056 - $4,958 which is 5.2% of your total.
| Entertainment Cost |
$7,531 - $9,205 |
9.6% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,481 - $1,811 |
1.9% |
|
Entertainment lighting
|
$657 - $803 |
0.8% |
|
Live Band
|
$4,056 - $4,958 |
5.2% |
|
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble
|
$1,337 - $1,634 |
1.7% |
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 250 guest wedding in new york, you should budget approximately $31,434 - $38,420, which is about 40.0% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$31,434 - $38,420 |
40.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$5,759 - $7,039 |
7.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$11,101 - $13,567 |
14.1% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$10,477 - $12,805 |
13.3% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$4,098 - $5,008 |
5.2% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $5,136 - $6,278. This accounts for roughly 6.5% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$5,136 - $6,278 |
6.5% |
|
Bouquets
|
$711 - $869 |
0.9% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$411 - $503 |
0.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Accessories
|
$768 - $938 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$911 - $1,113 |
1.2% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,340 - $1,638 |
1.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$995 - $1,217 |
1.3% |
For wedding favors for 250 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $1,143 - $1,397.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$1,143 - $1,397 |
1.5% |
|
Gift/s for Parents
|
$210 - $256 |
0.3% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$933 - $1,141 |
1.2% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $2,238 - $2,736. This is approximately 2.8% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$2,238 - $2,736 |
2.8% |
|
Ceremony Programs
|
$326 - $398 |
0.4% |
|
Guest Book
|
$152 - $186 |
0.2% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$484 - $592 |
0.6% |
|
Postage
|
$223 - $273 |
0.3% |
|
Reception Menus
|
$317 - $387 |
0.4% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$288 - $352 |
0.4% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$220 - $268 |
0.3% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$229 - $279 |
0.3% |
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 1) is estimated at $1,749 - $2,137, which is about 2.2% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
The budget for the couple's wedding bands (Wedding ring/band for Partner 2) is estimated at $1,061 - $1,297, which is about 1.4% of your total wedding cost. This estimate does not include the engagement ring.
| Jewelry Cost |
$10,402 - $12,714 |
13.2% |
|
Engagement Ring
|
$7,592 - $9,280 |
9.7% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 1
|
$1,749 - $2,137 |
2.2% |
|
Wedding ring/band for Partner 2
|
$1,061 - $1,297 |
1.4% |
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $1,091 - $1,333.
| Other Events Cost |
$1,091 - $1,333 |
1.4% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$1,091 - $1,333 |
1.4% |
| Other Items Cost |
$479 - $585 |
0.6% |
|
Hotel Room for After Reception
|
$479 - $585 |
0.6% |
On average, couples in new york spend between $6,424 - $7,852 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 8.2% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in new york with 250 guests spend between $3,368 - $4,116 on wedding photography, which is about 4.3% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in new york is $2,559 - $3,127. This makes up a portion of your (3.3%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$6,424 - $7,852 |
8.2% |
|
Engagement Session
|
$498 - $608 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$3,368 - $4,116 |
4.3% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$2,559 - $3,127 |
3.3% |
The cost for a Wedding Planner in new york is estimated to be $4,756 - $5,812. This service accounts for 6.1% of your total budget.
| Planner/Coordinator Cost |
$4,756 - $5,812 |
6.1% |
|
Wedding Planner
|
$4,756 - $5,812 |
6.1% |
For transportation on your wedding day for the couple and/or guests, the estimated budget is $1,749 - $2,137.
| Transportation Cost |
$1,749 - $2,137 |
2.2% |
|
Other Transportation
|
$1,749 - $2,137 |
2.2% |